Knights Cemplar.

Knights Cemplar .

Mount Calvary Encampment ( D ) . —A neeting of this old encampment was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , on the nth inst ., when there were present , among others , Sir Knights L . Steele , Prov . G . O . of Hants , C . C . ; Slater , ist Captain ; Nelson Prower , 2 nd Captain ; Major F . J . Stohwasser , P . G . S . B ., P . E . C , Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . C . of Guards , P . E . C , Reg . ; W . Maple

C . of Lines ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . C ; H . J . Lardner , P . E . C ; Thomas Wood , P . E . C ; F . Egbert Roberts , Org . ; H . C . Pratt , and Rawles , Equerry . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Registrar read the replies that he had received from Mrs . S . H . Clerke and Lady Love-Jones Parry to the votes of condolence that had been forwarded

to those ladies on the lamented deaths of their respective husbands . It was arranged that the summer outing and banquet should be held at Hampton Court on the 15 th June next . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir Knights George Graveley , P . E . C , O Berry , and Harris

Hills . The encampment was then closed , and the usual banquet followed . Upon the removal of the cloth the Eminent Commander gave the customary toasts briefly but pertinently . Sir Knight Egbert Roberts added greatly to the general enjoyment by his powerful and artistic vocal selections .

St . George ' s Preceptory ( No . 6 ) . —This preceptory held a meeting at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgatestreet , on the 1 Sth instant , when there were present Sir Knights C . F . Matier , E . P . ; Rev . A . W . Oxford , Prelate ; Viscount Dungarvan , Constable ; A . R . Carter , Marshal ; G . Cooper , Treas . ; Dr . Orwin , Expert ; H . J . Sparks , P . P . ; I . Lea-Smith , P . P . ; Surgeon Lieut .-Col . H .

Alackinnon , P . H . Waterlow , R . Berridge , A . F . Church , H . Carman , C H . Driver , Col . Taylor , Major Carrel ) , J . Ramsey , R . Clowes , Vincent Freeman , H . R . Rose , and G . W . Marsden . Visitors : Sir Knights Gordon Miller , W . Ebbetts , F . S . Knyvett , Rev . Thornton , R . P . Clowes , and the Hon . H . V . Duncombe . Comos . 1 . H . Salter , LP ., and S . Attenborough were

installed as members , and Sir Knight S . Osborne was elected as a joining member . Sir Knight Matier installed the Rt . Hon . Viscount Dungarvan as E . P ., who invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Sir Knights Rev . A . W . Oxford , Prelate ; A . R . Carter , Constable ; Dr . A . W . Orwin , Marshal ; George Cooper , Treasurer ; C . F . Alatier , Registrar ; E . B . Florence , Almoner ; Jabez

Church , Expert ; Surgeon Lieut .-Col . Mackinnon , ist Herald ; A . F . Church , 2 nd Herald j H . Carman , Capt . of Lines ; and A . Walkley , Equerry . The E . P . made feeling allusion to the loss the preceptory had sustained by the deaths of Sir Knights Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . P ., and Raphael Costa , P . G . Marshal , who had been a member

of the priory for 43 years . The congratulations of the members were given to Sir Knight Letchworth on his appointment to the Craft as Grand Secretary . After the business was ended , the sir knights adjourned to a most excellent banquet , served under the direct supervision of Air . London , and the pleasure was much enhanced by the musical arrangements under Sir Knight H . R . Rose .

STOCKTON-ON-TEES . Mount Grace Preceptory ( No . uS ) . — The installation meeting of this preceptory was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the 7 th inst ., Sir Knight J . Hunter , E . P ., presiding . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The Treasurer then read his report and balance-sheet , which showed a good

balance in favour of the preceptory . The report being received and adopted , Sir Knight H . Macdonnell , E . P . elect , was presented to Sir Knight Dr . Hill Drury , P . E . P ., Prov . Sub . Marshal , who , in a painstaking and able manner , installed him as E . P . for the ensuing year . 'The E . P . then invested his officers as follows : Sir Knights E . Hudson , Constable ; T . Sinclair , Marshal ; F . H . Bennett , Sub .

Alarshal ; Hy . Lamb , Treasurer ; H . Baumann , Registrar ; \ V . B . Foxton . C . of G . ; G . T . Reay , Herald ; K . F . Campbell , Std . Br . ; and B . R . Smith , Equerry , Sir Knight J . J . Wilkes , Prov . Sub . Prior , offered congratulations on behalf of the Provincial Priory , and the business of the preceptory being concluded , it was closed .

1 he sir knights then sat down to dinner given by the E . P . A letter was read from the E . Prov . Prior , Sir Knight C . J . Banister , regretting that illness prevented him being present , but expressing a hope that he would be able to be with them in May , when the Provincial Priory will be held at Darlington .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

YORK . York College . —The obligatory meeting of this flourishing college was held on the 20 th ult . at the Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate . The weather , which was most unpropitious , cold , snowy , and blustering , kept many from distant parts of the province from attending . Nevertheless , the lodge room was well filled . In the absence of the Celebrant , Frater J . Monks , Past Celebrant , presided . The M . C . being formed , the minutes of the last meeting

were read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for several aspirants , and one of the number being present , was received , the ceremony being ably performed by Frater J . Monks . The Celebrant elect , Frater Dr . Hill Drury , was then presented to the R . W . Chief Adept , Frater T . B . Whytehead , who installed him into the chair with the usual ceremonies . Frater Dr . Mill Drury then appointed his

oliicers as follows : fratres VV . IT . 15 . Atkinson , Deputy ; W . Flockton , Pro Deputy ; J . AL Aleek , Al . A ., Treas . ; I . Smith , Sec . ; G . Althorp , P . A , ; F . Laxton , S . A . ; W . N . Cheesman , T . A . ; IT . E . Cousans , O . A . ; J . R . Dore , Precentor ; T . W . Pattison , C . N . ; Arilaigh , Org . ; | . Robinson , T . B . ; F . W . Halliwell , G . T . ; T . K . Wilkes , Herald ; and W . Swales , Medallist . The Treasurer

presented his report and balance-sheet , showing a considerable balance in favour of the college . The R . W . Chief Adept then delivered his annual address , and in concluding gave a hearty welcome to R . W . Frater Fendelow , Chief Adept of the Province of Northumberland and Durham , who was present . Frater Fendelow returned his acknowledgments

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

and offered a hearty welcome to the fratres should they visit the Newcastle College . Apologies were received from several absent fratres , and some further routine business being transacted , the M . C . was dissolved , and the fratres , to the number of between 20 and 30 , adjourned to the Royal Station Hotel , and spent a most pleasant evening .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

MARYPORT . W . M . Sewell Council ( No . u ) . —The regular meeting of this council was held in the Freemasons' Hall on Monday , the 14 th instant . Bro . P . de E . Collin , P . M ., P . G . W . England , occupied the chair , owing to the unavoidable absence of Bro . Patterson , G . S . B . England , W . M ., the following being present : Bros .

Dickenson , S . W . ; T . Mandle , J . W . ; J . O . Scott , acting Sec ; Thos . Atkinson , J . D . ; J . Messenger , Tyler ; Jos . Nicholson , P . M . ; Thos . Swainson ; F . R . Sewell , P . M ., P . G . D . England ; J . Gardiner , P . M ., P . J . G . D . England ; J . Abbott , and E . B . Penrice . The minutes ofthe last meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Geo . Wood Turney , 151 ( Mark ) and 371 ( R . A . ) , was balloted for , and unanimously accepted , and ,

being in attendance , was admitted to the Orders of St . Lawrence Martyr , Knight of Constantinople , and Knight of the Red Cross of Babylon . The election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , when Bro . Dickenson , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . Collin was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Alessenger , Tyler . After transaction of other business , the council was closed .

Order Of The Select Monitor.

Order of the Select Monitor .

Premier Conclave ( No . 1 ) . —This prosperous conclave met at the Holborn Restaurant on the Sth inst . Among those present were Bro ' . Webster Glynes , S . R . ; Bastone , C ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . Std . Br ., Stwd . ; Rev . J . Orford , V . D . ; Stewart Brown , V . D . ; C . Gross , Al . D ., P . G . Gdr ., Sec ; Surgeon-Capt . Thomas , Collins , P . S . R . ; Gamman , Brown , and H . VV . Rober f , G . S . The

conclave was also favoured with the presence of Bro . Dr . Zacharie , G . S . R . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the communications from the Grand Council and reports of the Visiting Deacons were duly received . Bro . Bastone was unanimously elected S . R ., and Bro . VV . G . Lemon , L . C . C , G . Treas ., Treasurer . The Audit

Committee having been appointed , Bro . Pakes was unanimously elected an honorary member of the conclave in recognition of his abilities as a skilful worker of the rituals of the Order , and for his services generally . An important bylaw having been amended , apologies for non-attendance

were received from Bros . VV . G . Lemon , W . H . Kempster , Al . D ., R . Eve , and many others . The resignation of Bro . Sir Bruce Seton , Bart ., was received with regret . The conclave was then closed , and adjourned till the second Tuesday in Alay . The customary banquet followed , and the usual toasts were duly proposed and honoured .

Ladies' Night Of The Camden Lodge,No.704.

LADIES' NIGHT OF THE CAMDEN LODGE , NO . 704 .

Following a successful experiment tried by former Masters , Bro . Francis Robinson , W . M . of the Camden Lodge , No . 704 , on Tuesday the 15 th inst ., entertained ladies at the banquet which followed the Masonic work of the day . The brethren met at five o ' clock for work ,

and there was a capital attendance , including Bros . H . E . Coffin , P . M . ; Geo . W . Osborn , P . M . ; A . T . Eyers , P . AI . ; Edwin Styles , S . W . ; David Ososki , J . W . ; F . Trinder , P . M ., Treas . ; Dr . N . Goodchild , P . M ., Sec . ; N . J . Goodchild , P . M ., Asst . Sec . ; A . A . Nottingham , S . D . ; W . H . Williams , J . D . ; H . W . Coplestone , I . G . ; Charles Gammon , D . C . ; John

Simpson , A . D . C . ; W . Seaman , J . Sandon , and J . Thornley , Stwds . Visitors : Bros . R . W . Steggles , S . D . 239 8 ; L . Ososki , 25 ; Charles Donis , 223 ; H . Massey , 160 , P . M . 619 and 1928 ; A . Rathbone , 749 ; S . Tryon , W . M . 1385 ; R . Barnes , W . M . 1261 ; John J . Suter , W . M . 1834 ; James Marup , 761 ( S . C . ); W . Applegood , 1708 ; N . Robinson , S . W . 55 ; J . Buchanan ,

1599 ; H . Tildesley , I . G . 1585 ; W . Harris , 1585 ; C . J . Smith , S . W . 1623 ; A . G . Theobald , 1201 ; and D . Baker , 1743 . The lodge work consisted of raising Bros . C . J , Towerzey and John Harrison , and initiating Messrs . Charles Bone and M . Davis , all of which work was

well performed by the W . M . and his officers . After some other Masonic affairs had been attended to , the lodge was closed , and the brethren prepared to receive the ladies . These came up in goodly numbers , and a party of over 100 ladies and brethren sat down to dinner . This was most beautifully supplied , and left nothing to be desired .

The W . M ., with a consideration which was thoroughly appreciated , liberally provided for every lady a pretty souvenir of their visit . After the dinner a beautiful selection of music was performed by Bros . W . Point , Gammon , Osborn , Styles , Percy Cooper , Goodchild , Asst . Secretary ; Miss Amy Brook , Cert . R . A . M ., Miss Jenny Eungblut

( mandolin solo ) , Messrs . Walter Grace , C . S . Crowe , Harry Ward , George Beauchamp , Robert Childs , and Aliss Rasey , R . A . M . All the performers were most deservedly applauded , their rendering being simply superb . In g iving the toast of " The M . W . G . M . , " the WORSHIPFUL MASTER said that lately Masons had been accustomed to approach this toast with somewhat

Ladies' Night Of The Camden Lodge,No.704.

of trepidation on account of the great loss the Prince of Wales had sustained . He ( the W . M . ) had thought at one time of putting off the present entertainment because of that calamity , but other counsels prevailed and he agreed that it would be better to let the enterl ta ' inment be held , and thus the present very pleasant evening was the result .

Bro . COFFIN , I . P . M ., after the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " had been duly honoured , proposed "The Health of the Worshi pful Master , " and in doing so , said he felt very proud oi the position he held , as it gave him the opportunity of giving a toast which was worthy of the greatest

enthusiasm . In the lodge the brethren had had the opportunity of seeing the W . M . 's work performed in a way which was a credit to the lodge and an encouragement to the officers . Bro . Robinson had done the work in a way which was satisfactory to all , and he had shown that he was an honour to the chair . Again , he had given the brethren the opportunity of having the

ladies with them at the banquet as other Masters of the Camden Lodge had done , and as he hoped future Masters would do . He trusted that the brethren would give a hearty reception to that toast , as he would not have an opportunity of proposing it many more evenings ; but he was very proud on that occasion to witness such an array of ladies , and he hoped many

similar gatherings would be seen in future . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in reply , said he did not feel that a long speech was necessary , and therefore he hoped the brethren would be satisfied by his simply thanking the brethren for their reception of the toast . He had not expected to see so grand an assembl y as the present , but still there it was , and he hoped both

ladies and brethren had enjoyed themselves . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in proposing the toast ol " The Ladies , " said that he approached it with great care , because never being a ladies' man , he could not do justice to it . Still he was sure the ladies would excuse him if he did not comment too strongly on it , as the hour was getting late . He was astonished ,

gratified , and pleased to see such a bevy of beautiful ladies around him . He trusted the ladies who were present , and who had honoured the Camden Lodge with their presence that evening , had enjoyed themselves , and he hoped they would not be strangers among the brethren , but that in another twelve months they would be present again when the S . W . was elected

to the chair . The S . W . was a ladies man , and no doubt when he was W . M . he would have a large number of ladies present at the ladies' night . He wished the ladies to know that Masonic gatherings did not consist of conviviality ; Masons had for their great

object Charity , and he would direct their attention to the fact that at the last Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution more than £ 62 , 000 was raised for the assistance of the aged Freemasons and the widows of Freemasons . He commended this fact to the consideration of the ladies .

Bro . J . SIMPSON , A . D . C , in reply , said he regretted the W . M . had not placed the response to the toast in the hands of a more experienced brother , for the toast was really the most important of the evening . The Senior Warden was a ladies' man , and he had a pre . ponderance of ladies at his end of the table , and there . fore might have been considered a more fit respondent to

the toast . But he ( Bro . Simpson ) in his capacity of Assistant Director of Ceremonies , had had opportunities at that hospitable board of ascertaining the opinion oi the ladies about this little festival , and he had ascertained that their unanimous opinion was , that they had enjoyed themselves exceedingly . On their behalf , therefore , he thanked the W . M . and the lodge for the entertainment provided , and for the souvenir which the not

W . M . had given to each of them . The ladies did have the pleasure of attending at these banquets as often as they would desire , but still when they did they were much pleased . The present meeting certainly augured well for the success of the Camden Lodge . The other toasts followed , Bro . Davis replying for "The Initiates , " and Bro . Goodchild , jun ., P . M ., I " " The Past Masters . "

Masonic Ball At Plymouth.

MASONIC BALL AT PLYMOUTH .

Under the auspices of St . Aubyn Mark Lodge , No- W the fifth annual ball in aid of the Mark Masonic Benevolent Fund was held at the Masonic Hall , Pl ymouth , on Wednesday , the nth inst ., and was as successful as trie supporters of an excellent Charity could desire .

Capt-Strode Lowe , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , was among those present . 'The decorations , of a hig hly arns » order , were carried out by Bro . Ewens . Adorning tn corridors and staircases were choice plants lent by Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and Mr . W . G . Hodge , F . R . H . S . Music was furnished by an efficient ban " selection

under the direction of Bro . G . Miller . Vocal were given at intervals by Mrs . Debbaty , Miss D ' and Messrs . G . White , J . Buchan , and J . Leonard . Admirable arrangements reflected credit on following officers : Bros . John Leonard , Chairman Director of Ceremonies ; W . H . Dillon , Hon . W

E . J . Leonard , W . Biscombe , G . Ewens , and G . < J ' g Masters of Ceremonies ; A . J . Verdi and *•„ Thomas , Concert Committee ; and W . J- " ( j . 5 S . Roberts , P . Hannaford , R . Blight , Penvvarn , Eyre , J . I-. Burns , G . F . Watson , T . G . Taylor , " S , Gurney , Facey , Hancock , J . Harvey , and M- " $ General Committee . The catering of Bro . Harv y , usual , gave the utmost satisfaction .